Way Beyond Columbia County: Mt Everest From Space

The following picture was taken from onboard the International Space Station and shows the highest mountain range on Earth, which includes Mt Everest (on the right).

This Weekend at Club Helsinki in Hudson

Have you been to Club Helsinki in Hudson yet? It’s a great space to see a live performance, have a drink (or six) and grab a bite to eat in the newly opened restaurant. The performance space, bar and restaurant are all housed in a beautifully restored 1860’s industrial complex that also includes an upstairs ballroom and private events hall. You don’t need an excuse to check out this amazing location but here are a few that might motivate you.

Appearing Friday, January 7 (2011): A double bill featuring Johnny Society with The Mommy Heads

From HelsinkiHudson.com:

Multi-instrumentalist Kenny Siegal fronts indie rock fave Johnny Society and its talented ever revolving line up. The latest incarnation as a power trio continues to connect strands of ’60s and ’70s pop/rock into impressive bluesy, poppy, indie rock songs.

The Mommyheads craft a witty blend of brilliant sonic arrangements, beautiful vocal harmonies and killer chops often referred to as “perfect pop.”

Doors open at 6:00pm and the show starts at 9:00pm. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online by clicking here. 21 and over.

Appearing Saturday, January 8 (2011): Tao Seeger & George Kilby Jr. with Members of Railroad Earth and Hot Tuna

From HelsinkiHudson.com:

An all-star revue that re-defines Folk, Blues and Jam Band Music.

Featuring: Tao Seeger, George Kilby, Jr., Barry Mitterhoff (Hot Tuna), Andy Goessling (Railroad Earth), Johnny Grubb (Railroad Earth) and Special Guest Andrew McConathy

Doors open at 6:00pm and the show starts at 9:00pm. Tickets are $18 and can be purchased online by clicking here. 21 and over.

Club Helsinki is located at 405 Columbia Street in Hudson, New York 12534
For more information:
click: HelsinkiHudson.com,
email: info@helsinkihudson.com
call: 518.828.4800.

Extending That Holiday Fealing

The holiday season is over and naked Christmas trees are being dropped on curbs like hookers in 1970’s Times Square. Just because the official holidays are over doesn’t mean you have to stick your head in the oven and hope for an early spring. Decorations, music and fun are what the holidays are all about so here are a few tips to stretch those festive feelings into the new year.

1. As you pack up your Christmas decorations, why not leave out anything Frosty The Snowman or snow related. For those of us in snowy climates (which as of the past week now includes southern California and Atlanta) we have months of snowman-building weather ahead of us and a few icicle lights on your house and some snow flake decorations inside shouldn’t piss off your neighborhood association too much.

2. Apply the same process to stretch out your decorations to your music. Songs like Winter Wonderland, Marshmallow World in the Winter, Baby Its Cold Outside and even Jingle Bells make no mention of Christmas. Instead, think of these songs as winter songs and keep them in your current playlist.

3. You don’t need the calendar or Hallmark to tell you when to celebrate. All you need are some good friends, food and drink and a little creativity. Winter is the perfect season for a monthly game get-together or what about a winter nature hike? Lots of people have Martin Luther King day off so there is a three-day weekend just waiting for fun.

Whatever you do, keep in mind that January 1st doesn’t have to signal the end of fun. Instead, think of it as the start of a stress-free Winter holiday season.